Richard Nathan Penrod and Norma Grace Becraft
Husband Richard Nathan Penrod [15948] 1
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Born: 19 Feb 1934 Christened: Died: 9 Nov 2018 - Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States 2 Buried: - California Road Church Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States 2 FamilySearch ID: GZ2L-RNT Find A Grave ID: 238052093Marriage:Events
• His obituary was published. Richard Nathan Penrod, born to Milford and Hazel Penrod on February 19, 1934, passed away at age 84 on November 9, 2018 in Elkhart, Indiana. Richard was the loving husband of Norma. He had two brothers, Harold and Leonard who are both deceased. He is survived by his son, Richard (Tammy) Penrod Jr.; daughters, Penny (Fred) Mohler, Pam (Jim) Hertel, and Paula Minch; and stepdaughters, Cheryl (Roger) Hunt, Karen (Cobey) Bartlett, Janice Davis, and Kim (Don) Fisher. He had several grand, great grand and great great grand children. He was a member of Bristol Church of the Nazerene and was active in his church. Richard knew the Lord and had no doubt where he would spend eternity. He had a gracious, loving heart. He loved feeding and watching the birds in his back yard, it gave him much enjoyment. He also loved their little dog Cuddles. Richard was a Butcher for Plumrose many years and owned The Pizza Stable in Bristol. He and his wife enjoyed 29 wonderful years together. Cremation will be taking place and there will be no services.
Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with his arrangements.
Wife Norma Grace Becraft [15941]
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Born: 30 Mar 1939 - Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States Christened: Died: 24 Nov 2021 - Elkhart, Indiana, United States Buried: - California Road Church Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States FamilySearch ID: GFX9-XN8 Find A Grave ID: 238052112
Father: Clarence Donald Becraft [1806] (1911-1985) Mother: Mary E Tharp [10691] (1917-1985) 3
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• Her obituary was published. Norma Penrod Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Norma Penrod (Elkhart, Indiana), born in Anderson, Indiana, who passed away on November 24, 2021, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Clarence BeCraft and Mary BeCraft (Tharp); her husband Richard Penrod; her son Ray Cunningham; and her siblings, Judy Braddock, Carolynne Johnson, Bob BeCraft, Terry BeCraft and Clarence "Junior" BeCraft.
She is survived by : her daughters, Cheryl Hunt (Roger), Karen Bartlett (Cobey), Janice Davis and Kim Fisher (Don); and her brothers, Bill BeCraft (Betty), Mike BeCraft and David BeCraft. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and3 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be given in Norma's name to Bristol Church of the Nazarene.• Her obituary was published. Norma Grace Penrod
March 30, 1939 ~ November 24, 2021
Norma G. Penrod, 82, passed away November 24, 2021 at Riverside Village. She was born March 30, 1939 in Anderson to Clarence & Mary (Tharp) BeCraft.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 30 years, Richard Penrod, son, Ray Cunningham, 5 siblings, Judy Braddock, Carolynne Johnson, Bob BeCraft, Terry BeCraft, and Clarence "Junior" BeCraft.
Surviving are 4 daughters, Cheryl (Roger) Hunt, Karen (Cobey) Bartlett, Janice Davis, Kim (Don) Fisher, 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are 3 siblings, Bill (Betty) BeCraft, Mike BeCraft and David BeCraft.
Norma operated and owned Pizza Stable in Bristol with her husband. She also worked at ER Carpenter and cleaned for many years. Norma loved the Lord and her church family and was a member of Bristol Church of the Nazarene. She also enjoyed sewing, crafting, and creating many things.
Per her wishes cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time. Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given in Norma's name to Bristol Church of the Nazarene.
"The righteous perish and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death". :Isaiah 1-2
Elkhart Cremation Services.
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1 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 22 Nov 2025), entry for Richard Nathen Penrod, person ID GZ2L-RNT.
2 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 22 Nov 2025), entry for Richard Nathan Penrod, person ID GZ2L-RNT.
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